Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8100 The life of faith » 8122 friendship, with God
A relationship of love and faithfulness into which God calls all people through faith.
Examples of friendship with God
Abraham
James 2:23 See also 2 Chronicles 20:7; Isaiah 41:8
Moses
Exodus 33:11 See also Numbers 12:8; Deuteronomy 34:10
Job
Job 29:4-5 See also Job 16:20-21
Examples of friendship with Jesus Christ
Mary, Martha and Lazarus
John 11:5 See also John 11:3,11,35-36; John 12:1-2
The beloved disciple
John 13:23 “the disciple whom Jesus loved” is generally thought to be John. See also John 19:26; John 20:2; John 21:7,20
The disciples
John 15:14-15
The ministry of Jesus Christ is an expression of friendship to sinners
In his life on earth
Matthew 11:19 pp Luke 7:34 See also Luke 7:39; Luke 19:7
In his death on the cross
John 15:13; Romans 5:7-8 See also Luke 12:4; John 3:16; 1 Peter 3:18
God's delight in friendship with those who he loves
Isaiah 5:7; Hosea 11:1-4 See also 1 John 1:3
The reliability of God as a friend
Isaiah 54:10 See also Deuteronomy 7:9; Joshua 1:5; Proverbs 18:24; John 13:1; Hebrews 13:5
God's invitation for people to know his friendship
Psalm 145:18; James 4:8; Revelation 3:20 Sharing a meal is a strong expression of friendship in Scripture. See also Zechariah 1:3; Malachi 3:7; Acts 17:27; James 4:4
See also
1035 God, faithfulness 2015 Christ, compassion 2033 Christ, humanity 2233 Son of Man 5077 Abraham, character 5690 friends 5895 intimacy 7922 fellowship with God
